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Ras El Hekma Breaks Ground: What It Means for Egypt’s Hiring Now
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Ras El Hekma Breaks Ground: What It Means for Egypt’s Hiring Now

The UAE-backed Ras El Hekma project has moved into execution, shifting Egypt’s hiring map toward the North Coast. Here’s how employers and job seekers should respond today.

Forsa Connect Team · Oct 13, 2026

Inside Our First In-Person Verification Day in Egypt
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Inside Our First In-Person Verification Day in Egypt

We rented an office in Cairo and put pre-screened candidates through real, face-to-face interviews. Some traveled all the way from Ain Sokhna and Tanta to earn our new In-Person Verified badge.

Forsa Connect Team · Sep 11, 2026

You're Hiring on WhatsApp. That's Why You Keep Getting Bad Applicants
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You're Hiring on WhatsApp. That's Why You Keep Getting Bad Applicants

You have a channel problem. And it's quietly costing you your best candidates.

Forsa Connect Team · Jul 17, 2026

The Egyptian Goalkeeper Who Stopped Messi (Twice)
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The Egyptian Goalkeeper Who Stopped Messi (Twice)

Mostafa Shobeir denied Lionel Messi from the penalty spot and open play in Egypt's World Cup thriller. What his performance says about Egyptian talent under pressure.

Forsa Connect Team · Jul 07, 2026

Why Smart U.S. Startups Are Quietly Hiring Egyptian Talent Instead of Paying SF Salaries
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Why Smart U.S. Startups Are Quietly Hiring Egyptian Talent Instead of Paying SF Salaries

Discover why hiring Egyptian talent is the secret weapon for U.S. startups in 2026. The EGP/USD gap offers a cost-effective, highly skilled workforce.

Forsa Connect Team · Jun 28, 2026

How Egypt's Devalued Pound Impacts Hiring and Talent Movement
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How Egypt's Devalued Pound Impacts Hiring and Talent Movement

The Egyptian pound's recent slide has far-reaching effects on employers and job seekers, from rising salaries to increased competition for global remote work roles.

Forsa Connect Team · Jun 15, 2026